Bayern Munich loses out to Atletico Madrid in Champions League

It is two years since Atletico Madrid had its heart broken.

Time may have passed but the scars still burn hot -- and perhaps its rivals would do well to remember that.

For Diego Simeone, its coach who kicks every ball, makes every tackle and acts as cheerleader to those packed inside the Calderon, the opportunity for redemption remains.

It was inside Lisbon's Estadio de Luz, that Atletico had dared to dream. It had already secured the La Liga title, defeating the giants of Barcelona andf Real Madrid -- but the most precious prize was within sight.

When Diego Godin gave it a 36th minute lead, it appeared that Diego Simeone's side would win the European crown and in turn prevent Real from clinching the prize it so badly craved -- 'La Decima' -- an unprecedented 10th title.

And yet, it was not to be. For in the third minute of injury time, Sergio Ramos, the Real defender, headed home Luka Modric's corner to force extra time where his side went on to score three more without reply.

Atletico was shattered.